The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Director Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth for the first of his three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel. Sixty years before "The Lord of the Rings," Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is recruited by the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to join a band of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on a quest to reclaim their kingdom, leading the young hobbit to the acquisition of a "precious" magical relic. With Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, and Andy Serkis as Gollum. Extended edition; 182 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (2013)

The journey continues in director Peter Jackson's exciting sequel based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale. As Gandalf (Ian McKellen) investigates an evil force growing in Middle Earth, Bilbo (Martin Freeman) and his dwarven companions make their way to the Lonely Mountain. Pursued by orcs, they encounter giant spiders, the elves of Mirkwood, and the dreaded dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch in a voice and motion-capture performance). Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, and Orlando Bloom co-star. Extended edition; 186 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (2014)

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) finds his adventure nearly at its end in the wake of a fiery dragon attack on the human community of Laketown and the dwarves' return to their home deep in the Lonely Mountain. While dwarf leader Thorin (Richard Armitage) suffers from madness as he searches for an ancient gem, several races of Middle Earth prepare for a coming battle. Director Peter Jackson's final film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's story also stars Ian McKellen, Evangeline Lilly, and Orlando Bloom. Extended edition; 164 min. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; audio commentary; featurettes.